Porcelain Vase Duo – Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal, 1963

Porcelain vase duo designed by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal in 1963, finished in white satin porcelain with precise black graphic bands. The rhythmic linear decoration and clear cylindrical forms reflect Baumann’s disciplined post-war modernism and Rosenthal’s close engagement with experimental design in the 1960s.

• Dimensions:
  • Tall vase: H 40.5 cm, W 9 cm, D 9 cm
  • Small vase: H 18 cm, W 9 cm, D 9 cm
• Material: Porcelain
• Brand: Rosenthal
• Designer: Hans Theo Baumann
• Color: White with black graphic pattern
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Era: 1963
• Origin: Germany
• Remarks: Set of two vases

Hans Theo Baumann (1924–2016) was one of the leading figures of German post-war design, working across porcelain, glass, interiors and industrial design. Born in Basel, he trained in textile design and studied in Dresden and Basel before beginning a long collaboration with Rosenthal from 1954 into the 1970s, while also running his own studio and later teaching design in Berlin and Ahmedabad. His work is known for clear geometry, precision and a strong understanding of material, qualities that also define his porcelain designs for Rosenthal.

Rosenthal, founded in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria, is one of Germany’s most important porcelain manufacturers, recognised for combining industrial production with high design standards. With its Studio-Linie programme from the 1960s onwards, Rosenthal invited international artists and designers to create avant-garde forms and décors, making pieces like this set both functional objects and design collectibles.